15 Artists And Labels Donating Their Proceeds To Essential Causes

After the election, these musicians are raising money for the people who will most need it.

Since the election result of November 8, a number of bands, artists, and record labels are donating proceeds from their sales to pro-women, pro-immigrant, pro-earth, or anti-bigotry charities. All of the people these causes raise money for expect to find the next four years difficult. They will all need help along the way. Of course you can donate directly —Jezebel— has a comprehensive list of charities, but here is a look at the artists who will donate money on your behalf as well as giving you new music to enjoy.

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Run For Cover Records

Modern Baseball by Christopher Leaman for The FADER

Boston independent label Run For Cover Records — home to Modern Baseball, Elvis Depressedly, and more — have made their entire catalog available as "pay what you want" on Bandcamp. The label will also match all donations up to $5,000 with all of the money going to Planned Parenthood.

Top Shelf Records

Top Shelf Records have made their back catalog pay what you want for the rest of 2016. All of their proceeds are being split between Planned Parenthood, NAACP, and The Trevor Project. Additionally, in 2017 they will start a new tiered label subscription service with each tier including a way to contribute to the three organizations.

Pinegrove

Pinegrove by Andrew Piccone

Pinegrove, makers of some of the year’s best music, are donating 100% of sales on Bandcamp to Planned Parenthood.

Near Mint

A photo posted by Near Mint (@wearenearmint) on Nov 10, 2016 at 12:08pm PST

DIY label Near Mint are splitting all sales until December 1 between the GSA Network, which funds middle school and high school clubs for members of the LGBTQ community, sexual violence charity RAINN, and the Standing Rock Sioux Tribe.

Shigeto

Shigeto’s contemplative “What Are We Made Of?” samples a speech Detroit artist Tyree Guyton gave earlier this year in which he suggests "together we can change the world.” All money raised from the download will go to Planned Parenthood.